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About the Role
Phillips & Associates seeks a Paralegal to support the firm’s efforts prosecuting civil claims alleging sexual harassment, discrimination, and wage theft in the New York City office.
Responsibilities
- Prepare state and federal pleadings and civil cover sheets
- File court documents electronically
- Prepare and monitor the service of the complaints
- Draft and file EEOC Charges and responses
- Draft various correspondence and legal documents
- Draft interrogatories and document requests
- Work with clients and assist in responding to discovery requests
- Work with clients to obtain information requests via email, fax, or standard mail and maintain organization of information
- Coordinate and conduct meetings with clients
- Compile, organize and Bates stamp discovery responses
- Draft and respond to subpoenas
- Conduct legal research on various employment issues
- Prepare trial materials and binders if necessary
- Calendar court appearances, depositions, mediations, and client appointments
- Handle incoming mail for supervising attorneys and prepare and send all outgoing mail
- Prepare equipment for remote mediations or depositions taking place at the Phillips & Associates office
Requirements
- 1-2 years of related experience
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Coordination
- Judgment and decision making
- Monitoring
Location
- New York City, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- Phillips & Associates has established itself as the go-to law firm in New York for victims of sexual harassment and discrimination.
- Phillips & Associates was selected as one of the “10 Best Employment & Labor Law Firms” in New York” by the American Institute of Legal Counsel.
- Many of our attorneys have achieved “best of” status in employment law.
- We only represent plaintiffs, not employers or management.
Equal Opportunity
- Phillips & Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
- We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
- Phillips & Associates encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.